Howard G. Smith, MD, AM
PENTA Medical Network
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Recall Reports 2nd week November, 2026
Bodum French Press Coffee Makers Crack Open
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnLPrAhl73/
These glass carafes break during use spewing superheated liquids and creating a burn hazard. This is particularly true if metal stirring utensils are used. Affected: 8-cup and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models with replaceable glass carafes.
About 5.9 million of these coffee makers were sold at Target, Walmart, coffee and home-goods stores, and online from 1974 through October 2026.
If you own one of these French press coffee makers, stop using metal spoons or utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe. Contact Bodum for a plastic stirring spoon and warning label at 1-888-879-8213 or Bodum3302@sedgwick.com. Do not use a carafe that is cracked or damaged.
References on my website.
#bodumfrenchpress #glasscarafe #burnhazard #Bodumrecall #consumersafety
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Little Giant Ladders Collapse
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnMYwnM_KL/
These ladders suddenly telescope down if the locks are not fully engaged leading to falls and serious injuries. Affected models: Adjustable Fortress 2.0, Conquest 2.0, Dark Horse 2.0, Epic, King Kombo XT, Leveler, MegaLite, MegaLite+, Multi, Quantum, and Vector ladders without an orange rectangular “QC” sticker above the Rapid Lock.
About 3,662,000 ladders were sold at Lowe’s, Costco, and other stores nationwide, and online, from December 2015 through October 2026.
If you own an affected ladder, stop using it until you review the recall instructions. For those, contact Little Giant for the repair kit and instructions at 1-866-201-9069. Check the ladder locks before every use and follow the company’s inspection and lubrication directions.
References on my website.
#LittleGiant #ladderrecall #fallhazard #RapidLocks #consumersafety
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Bose Battery Packs Ignite
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnNNYYhBux/
The lithium-ion battery packs used with its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable speaker systems overheat and ignite. Affected: battery packs with serial numbers beginning 083723, 078352, 084105, 078591, 078592, 084106, or 086409.
About 634,759 battery packs were sold nationwide at Bose, Best Buy, and other retailers, and online, from December 2017 through July 2026.
If you have an affected battery pack, remove it from the speaker and stop charging it and using it immediately. You may continue using the speaker while connected to AC power. Register the battery’s serial number for a free replacement at bose.com/support/s1-battery-recall or by calling 1-800-278-1083. Do not put the recalled battery in household trash or ordinary battery-recycling bins. Instead, use your local household hazardous-waste facilities.
References on my website.
#Bose recall #lithiumbattery #S1Pro #firehazard #consumersafety
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Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Contain A Toxin
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnNya6BeHJ/
These snacks contain thallium, a toxic metal that triggers nerve damage and hair loss. Affected: Brad’s Crunchy Kale Original Lots 33525-1, 33525-2 and 33525-3 (Best By February 1, 2027), Lot 34525-1 (Best By February 11, 2027) and Lot 35125-2 (Best By February 17, 2027), Crunchy Kale Cheeze It Up Lot 35025-3 (Best By February 16, 2027), and Radical Ranch Lot 29425-1 (Best By December 21, 2026), and Brad’s Veggie Chips Kale Lot 33225-3 (Best By January 28, 2027), Lot 33325-2 (Best By January 29, 2027), Lot 33425-1 (Best By January 30, 2027) and Lot 33525-1 (Best By February 1, 2027).
Approximately 25,000 bags were sold nationwide in all 50 affected U.S. states.
If you have any of the listed products, stop consuming them immediately and discard them. Refunds are not being offered, and the company says that you should not return the product to the store. For questions, email he company at alexandra@thesnackright.com.
References on my website.
#Bradsrecall #kalechips #thallium #foodsafety #FDArecall
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365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules Have Salmonella Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnOayrhaA9/
This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected: 120-count white plastic bottles, UPC 9948252099, lot 2025-26227, expiration date 10/13/2028.
These contaminated capsules were sold at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and through Amazon.com.
If you bought this product, do not consume it. A refund is available at any Whole Foods Market store. For questions, call Vitality Works at 1-505-268-9950.
References on my website.
#WholeFoodsrecall #ashwagandha #Salmonella #dietarysupplement #FDArecall
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DREO Space Heaters Are Fire Hazards
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnPBECsXRN/
These space heaters overheat and ignite creating fire and burn hazards. Affected: model DR-HSH015 manufactured from April 2025 through January 2026.
About 338,800 of these space heaters were sold at Costco stores nationwide and online at Dreo.com, BestBuy.com, Kohls.com, Lowes.com, QVC.com, HomeDepot.com, B2BRenew.com, and Costco.com from September 2025 through October 2026.
If you own this heater, stop using it and unplug it immediately. Contact DREO at 1-833-820-0887 or via the email spaceheater@realtimeresults.net for a free replacement. You will be instructed to unplug and destroy the heater by cutting its power cord and then email a photo of the destroyed heater.
References on my website.
#DREOrecall #spaceheater #firehazard #DRHSH015 #consumersafety
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https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/DREO-Recalls-DR-HSH015-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens Cause Burns
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnPtEPsowZ/
The doors on these recalled air fryers can unexpectedly close if bumped while you are attempting to retrieve hot food that is inside. This creates a burn hazard. Affected: model GTF7530 with date codes 3021 through 0126.
About 175,951 of these air fryer ovens were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from October 2021 through June 2026.
If you own this oven, stop using it immediately. Contact Gourmia at 1-888-834-0092 or by clicking gourmia.com/recall.asp in order to obtain a free repair kit containing an added doorstop and installation instructions.
References on my website.
#Gourmiarecall #airfryeroven #burnhazard #Targetrecall #consumersafety
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https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Gourmia-Recalls-9-Slice-Digital-Air-Fryer-Ovens-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon Has Lead Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnQULOMclf/
Lead is a neurotoxin and particularly dangerous for young children. Affected: 3.88-ounce clear plastic containers with a Best Before date 4/25/2027.
The cinnamon was sold in: Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
If you bought this cinnamon, do not consume it. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact SLR Food Distribution at 1-516-437-3782 or via the email slrusaorder@gmail.com.
References on my website.
#WiseWifecinnamon #leadcontamination #foodrecall #FDArecall #consumersafety
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Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats Have Clostridium Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnQ7V6sqPB/
This bacterium produces a toxin that causes botulism. This severe illness is characterized by weakness, blurred vision, fatigue, difficulty speaking, and gastrointestinal symptoms. All lots are affected.
The product was sold in: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
If you purchased these smoked sprats, do not eat them, even if they look and smell normal. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, call Haifa Smoked Fish at 1-718-523-8899.
References on my website.
#Haifasmokedsprats #botulism #smokedfishrecall #FDArecall #foodsafety
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Child Recalls
Pillani U-Shaped Nursing Pillows Suffocate
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnR9mMvWCS/
Affected: model number NP4351 with batch numbers 202604, 202605 or 202606.
About 25,762 pillows were sold on Amazon.com from April 2026 through September 2026.
If you have one of these pillows, stop using it immediately and contact PILLANI at pillanirecall@gmail.com for a full refund. You will be asked to email a photo of the product and you will receive disposal instructions.
References on my website.
#PILLANI #NursingPillow #InfantSafety #ProductRecall #CPSC
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Harkla Children’s Sensory Branded Swings Drop Off Ceilings
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnSqtwhoN5/
The ceiling hooks separate from their mounting plates creating a fall hazards. Affected: blue compression sensory swings supplied with a four-hole ceiling hook and mounting hardware, SKU LS-COMP-1BLU or LS-COMP-1BLU-SW.
About 25,541 of these recalled swings were sold in the United States, with 5,534 sales in Canada at Sensory Tool House, Hammer & Jacks, Loaded Sensory and Renew, as well as Amazon.com and Harkla.co, from March 2020 through December 2025.
If you have one of these swings, stop using it immediately until it has been repaired. Contact Harkla at 1-844-939-2122 or via the email recall@harkla.co for a free repair kit that includes a replacement ceiling-hook mounting plate, a safety strap and updated installation instructions.
References on my website.
#Harkla #SensorySwing #ChildSafety #ProductRecall #CPSC
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Yiunklev Jocoevol 6-Drawer Dressers Tipover And Entrap
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnTM74gxt5/
These six-drawer dressers tip over if they are not anchored to a wall creating entrapment, injury, and possible death hazards for children. Affected: model C-0633.
About 32,791 of these dressers were sold on Amazon.com from December 2024 through July 2026.
Stop filling and using these dressers if they are not anchored to the wall. Move the dresser where children cannot access it. Contact Yinklev via the email jocoevoldresserrecall@outlook.com for a full refund. You will be asked to mark the dresser “RECALLED,” and email a photograph of it before disposal.
References on my website.
#Yiunklev #DresserRecall #ChildSafety #TipOverHazard #CPSC
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Vesolje Nursing Pillows Suffocate Infants
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnT3-GPj3W/
These C-shaped nursing pillows obstruct an infant’s breathing and violate mandatory nursing-pillow safety standards. Affected: model NP001.
About 19,596 of these dangerous pillows were sold on Amazon.com from April 2025 through June 2026.
If you bought one of these pillows, stop using it immediately and contact Kikea Store via the email zsally929@gmail.com for a full refund. After registering your pillow with the company, you will be asked to cut the pillow in half, email a photograph of the destroyed pillow, and dispose of it.
References on my website.
#VESOLJE #NursingPillow #InfantSafety #ProductRecall #CPSC
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Baby Brezza SuperFast Sterilizer Dryers Overheat
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnUsLmOira/
These sterilizer dryers overheat while plugged in and operating creating a burn hazards. Affected: models BRZ0083, BRZ0154 and BRZ0156.
About 29,000 of these sterilizer dryers were sold in the United States, with approximately 4,500 additional units sold in Canada at TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide and online at BabyBrezza.com, Target.com and Babylist.com from January 2024 through October 2026.
If you have one of these dryers, stop using it immediately. Register with Baby Brezza at babybrezza.com, complete the recall form, unplug the unit, cut its power cord and upload the required photographs to receive a free replacement including shipping. For more information, call Baby Brezza at 1-888-527-9824 or via the email recall@babybrezza.com.
References on my website.
#BabyBrezza #BottleSterilizer #InfantSafety #ProductRecall #CPSC
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Arlopu Slide Playsets Dangerously Entrap
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnVQUtvBWB/
The openings of these playsets can trap a child’s head while allowing the torso to pass through. Also the basketball net on model KT-CS17 can also come unhooked and form a loop that creates an entanglement and strangulation hazard. Affected: models KT-CS17 and LY-31.
About 10,318 of these playsets were sold on Amazon.com and Walmart.com from April 2023 through August 2026.
If you have one of these playsets, stop using it immediately and store it away from your children. Contact Arlopu at 1-800-657-9218 or via the email arlopu_support@163.com for a free repair kit with redesigned panels, basketball hoops and installation instructions. To obtain the kit, you will need to email a photograph showing the model number.
References on my website.
#Arlopu #PlaysetRecall #ChildSafety #ProductRecall #CPSC
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Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels Toddler Bars Choke
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfnV10sPaTJ/
This snack hydrates into a dense, sticky mass during chewing and creates a choking hazard for toddlers. Affected: all flavors, varieties, lot codes, and currently distributed packages.
These toddler bars were were sold nationwide including in Puerto Rico.
If you bought these bars, do not open the packages or feed them to your children. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact Once Upon a Farm at 1-888-983-1606 or care@uponafarm.com.
References on my website.
#OnceUponaFarm #TractorWheels #toddlersnackrecall #chokinghazard #FDAecall
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